Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Pathways - seven different setups (from simple to complex)
video upload by Herbs and Stones
"Pathways is a CV controllable matrix mixer with integrated complex modulation sources.
https://herbs---stones.com/pathways/
In this video:
00:00 Tremolo, gating, saturation
00:45 LFO autopan
01:30 CV controlled FX send
02:27 Env follower + clock divider
03:22 Pure no input mixing
04:19 No input with external FX
05:13 Sequencing + gating FX sends"
Check with dealers on the right for availability.
THIS IS NUTS!! // first patch exploration with SKORPION from WMD
video upload by DivKid
"Here's my (literal) first patch exploring the utterly wild wavefolding/shaper reanimator SKORPION from WMD. It takes a simple saw wave and creates a rich wide stereo sound that's reminiscent of chaining larger groups of modules with complex routings.
I'm working on a more fulsome demo video that's coming soon but I wanted to share this and show what I did for me 'right out of the box' as it were.
Skorpion is to be produced and released a little differently, it's open for pre-order directly with WMD now and they're going to produce one batch based on the pre order numbers and that's it. So grab one if you want one. You have until the 8th of October 2025 to pre order."
You can find additional posts with additional details on SKORPION from WMD here.
Arturia Pigments explorer for Erae 2
video upload by embodme
"Unlock Pigments’ full potential with this custom Erae Layout.
Shape sound, control macros, and tweak parameters with ease — designed to elevate your performance and creativity.
👉 Download the Erae Layout and the Arturia Pigments MIDI Config file here:
https://www.embodme.com/presets"
Check with dealears on the right for availability and pricing.
10th Anniversary Tracker Mini - What Makes It Special
video upload by Polyend
"Here is a look at all the premium changes to the 10th Anniversary Tracker Mini."
Additional details in previous posts here.
Lyle visits the Lost Ant Cafe
video upload by suitandtieguy
"Monday night I went to a very tiny bar in Lostant IL called the Lost Ant Cafe for fried chicken because the third shift clerk at the Tonica Casey's had a long conversation with Squiche and I about a bunch of stuff on the way back from Knobcon and I asked her what local fried chicken she liked. This was the only place I can remember from the conversation, and it's about a quarter mile down the road from a legendary upper Illinois River valley supper club called The Bull's Head which has been closed for too long. If you don't understand the relationship with the upper Illinois River valley, Italian supper clubs, and fried chicken then I don't know what to say other than you need to touch grass.
I came back to the studio and did this with Lyle. I think it demonstrates how absolutely fried this thing can sound. EBM guys are gonna want to save their pennies for the heaviest (by weight) bass machine they've ever played.
There is a modest amount of distortion on this example, in addition to slow LFOs from each voice controlled by each voice's auxiliary VCAs whose level is set by the Active Attenuators generating a simple voltage offset (something it does if you plug nothing into it) then multiplied to all four voices with the Active Multiples. These LFOs are fed into the second control input of the Vanilla Filters.
Each voice is panned across the soundfield with the output mixer.
In this example I only tweak the gate time on Continuo, global filter frequency and envelope amount, and the amount of the LFO to the filters from the Active Attenuators on the right side of the synthesizer.
As usual with Lyle videos, no effects or mastering at all, simply normalised.
Audio Verité, just like The Drive To 1981. I think it sounds great."
Feedback Fight! Umbra Takes on Dark Matter
video upload by Metamyther
"In this video we compare Isobar’s Umbra, a powerful stereo feedback accumulator, with Bastl’s Dark Matter, the cult-favorite feedback and distortion module, to see how each shapes sound in a Eurorack system. This head-to-head demo explores their strengths and differences. This comparison will help you decide which feedback module is right for your setup."
CEN2RION – Scanning Mixer for Audio and CV
video upload by u-he
"CEN2RION is a six-input, two-output scanning mixer for audio, CV, or both at the same time.
Cleverly controlled with just two knobs per layer, the twelve high-quality VCAs can mute, solo, blend, sum, route, or split signals across two busses."
WMD Skorpion - Demo with DRUMS as the input source
video upload by WMDevices
"Wavefolding is wonderful on waveforms to add and skulpt harmonic content, but we get the question alot, "what about drums". Welp, here is the answer. In this video, we run through Skorpion with different drum sounds one at a time, then send an entire mix bus through it, finding textures, glitches, and other brilliant harmonic oddities. This module is one of a kind, truly.
Preorders close on Oct. 8th, 2025. After that, we build one run. Once it's gone, it's gone. Preorder yours today at WMDevicees.com."
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Introducing the Sequential Fourm
video upload by Sequential
Update: the first user videos added below. Note: this post is pinned on top, see below for new posts going up throughout the day.]
"Fourm 4-voice analog synth with polyphonic aftertouch
Fourm is a compact analog synthesizer that invites you to play, shape, and perform with unprecedented expression. With its legendary Sequential tone, hands-on modulation, and uniquely responsive Tactive™ keybed, Fourm is a creative partner helping to bring your musical ideas to life.
Synth sounds and drums exclusively by Fourm. Composed by Peter Dyer."
https://sequential.com
See the dealers on the right of the site for availabily.
User videos:
Playlist:
1. The new Sequential Fourm in 60 seconds! #analogsynth #synth - Available at Signal Sounds
2. Sequential FOURM -- J3PO demo & overview
3. Sequential Fourm Analog Synth INHALT Demo & Discussion
4. Sequential FOURM Review — Classic synth sounds in a small package! - BoBeats
5. Introducing the Sequential Fourm Synth | First Look & Demo - Gear4music Synths & Tech
6. Sequential Fourm: Poly aftertouch, stacked waves, expressive arps – First look and sound demo - MusicRadar Tech
7. Sequential Fourm Performances & Overview - Sweetwater Soundcheck
8. SEQUENTIAL FOURM: the synth we’ve ALL been waiting for? - Projet Home Studio
Press release and pics follow:



Sequential Introduces Fourm: A Four-Voice Analog Synth with Polyphonic Aftertouch
A New Fourm of Expression
San Francisco, CA — September 23, 2025 — Sequential has announced the release of its most affordable, synthesizer to date. Fourm is a compact, 100% analog instrument that redefines expressive electronic performance. With its warm, organic tone, hands-on modulation routing, and a uniquely responsive polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, Fourm is ready to bring your musical ideas to life.
At its core, Fourm delivers four analog voices of genuine Sequential sound, derived from the legendary Prophet-5 — complete with dual oscillators, a classic 4-pole lowpass filter, and envelope curves modeled after the 1978 original. The result is unmistakable Sequential warmth and punch, now with overdriven feedback for a performance-ready edge.
For the first time in 40 years, Sequential has returned to polyphonic aftertouch. The team developed the new Tactive™ slim-keys poly AT keybed to work in concert with Fourm’s analog synthesis engine. Every element was co-designed and precisely calibrated to unlock new levels of expression, enabling a deeper connection to our signature sound that no off-the-shelf keybed could deliver. The result is a more expressive bond between player and instrument, energizing new modes of creativity.
“Wowww holy smokes: this thing sounds and feels amazing,” said Bryn Bliska, (keyboards for Chappell Roan, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Collier). “The polyphonic aftertouch is seriously so fun… Sequential nailed it.”
“We’re so excited to bring this innovative all-analog keyboard into the world,” said David Gibbons, Sequential CEO. “At a price-point that most people expect to pay for a monophonic synth, we think this product will invite legions of musicians who have longed for the magic of polyphonic analog sounds to start their journey of discovery with Sequential.”
Notably inspired by the Pro~One, Fourm’s top-panel modulation matrix puts deep sound design at your fingertips—no menu diving required. Modulation sources and destinations are clearly labeled, connections are made with a button press, and color-coded indicators make even complex routings easy to manage.
With its compact footprint, professional-grade build, and a sound engine rooted in Sequential’s most iconic instruments, Fourm is a powerful new voice in analog synthesis.
About Sequential
Sequential has been at the forefront of synthesizer innovation since 1974, creating instruments that inspire musicians and shape the sound of modern music. With a legacy built on the iconic Prophet synthesizers, Sequential continues to push the boundaries of sound design with cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship.
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